Question 1

Do you recommend to purchase live plants or silk plants for this tank? Do the live plants make the tank much dirtier?

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For this tank I wouldn’t suggest getting live plants. Maybe a moss ball but my plants died because there wasn’t enough light. If you do have live plants you should probably purchase another light source. I just got a different tank. I wasn’t happy with this one

Question 2

what kind of heater would be best for this tank for bettas?

Accepted Answer

Note that the response that states that Betas do not need a heater is absolutely incorrect. Betas are a tropical fish, and the optimal water temperature is 76-82 degrees F. Unless you live in a tropical climate and no not have air conditioning, room temperature in most instances will be far too cold, and will make the fish sluggish and prone to illness. Will it live for a couple months, yes. But under the right conditions, it can live years. Currently, I have a Beta in a 1-gal plastic tank (not this one yet, I'm looking to up-size) with a heater designed for Betas that will keep the water temp 10 degrees warmer than the room temp, which accounts for most people keeping their thermostat between 65-70 degrees. However, pay attention to the gallon rating of the heater. This is a 3 gallon tank, and will require a more substantial heater. I have never had any problem sticking the heater directly to the plastic. Think about it, the fish swims right by the heater. It can't get so hot as to melt plastic, or it would super heat the water in that area and cook the fish.

Question 3

what size filters for Tetra 3 gallon

Accepted Answer

The half moon tank comes with a small filter. I have 2 half moon tanks, and I love them! I have had mine going on 2 years. The filters will need to be renewed within a year to 1/12 yrs to keep your fish healthy.

Question 4

Can you use the bubbler without the lights?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The air stone gets fueled from the air intake which is on a separate electrical lead from the LEDs. Even if you don't use the lights, you still have to wrangle that wire out of the tank. The most difficult thing is keeping the air stone weighted down by the rocks. It came loose and floated up so many times that I stopped using it.

Asin	B00591C0F8
Best Sellers Rank	#4 in Aquarium Starter Kits
Date First Available	July 11, 2011
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Item Model Number	29041
Manufacturer	Tetra
Product Dimensions	6.88 x 12.5 x 12.9 inches; 1 Pounds

Tetra 3 Gallon Small Fish Tank, Aquarium Starter Kit, with Filter, Air pump, & Color Changing Light, Half Moon shape, for Gold Fish & Betta

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